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Lankans fightback, keep Aussies at bay: 2nd Test, Day 4 (Pallekelle)

For the first time in this series, the Sri Lankan top-order batted with responsibility. Sri Lanka was 223-2 at stumps, only 14 runs behind, when rain halted play. Kumar Sangakkara (69 not out) and Mahela Jayawardene (38 n.o.) were at the crease after a stand of 95.Sri Lankan captain T.M. Dilshan (36) led a spirited fight-back in the company of opening batsman Tharanga Paranavitana (55), and kept the Aussies at bay for almost an entire pre lunch session.2nd Test, Day 4 (Pallekelle), Sept 2011